Millennia of archaeological remains have been found in the picturesque mountain scenery of La Encarnación It has been said that if one place in the Region of Murcia above all others can boast archaeological remains which..

A wonderful natural beauty spot with an interpretation centre and water features in Caravaca Las Fuentes del Marqués is an attractive natural park area about 2km from the centre of Caravaca de la Cruz and is an ideal place..

Melodic renditions of traditional songs at the Ethnic Music Museum in Barranda The 2025 “Conciertos Sentidos” series of free musical events at the Museum of Ethnic Music in the Caravaca village of Barranda continues on..

Up to 72 hours free motor home camping close to the city centre of Caravaca The council-run motor home and caravan park in Caravaca de la Cruz is located 2 kilometres from the RM-15 motorway alongside the RM-715 in Calle Pabell..

A popular walking and picnic area and home to a sleeping giant named Tomir! Peña Rubia is a vertical limestone peak in the Cerro Gordo area of mountainous terrain, surrounded by pine forest and a perfect mountain ecosystem..

The 120-kilometre walk is open permanently and attracts thousands of religious pilgrims every seven years The Camino de Levante is a walking or cycling route which covers a distance of approximately 120 kilometres between..

The first event in this summer’s A La Luna de Barranda season features Jarocho music from Mexico The annual “A La Luna de Barranda” season of free summer evening concerts is being held during the month of August with..

The Jubilee in Caravaca is a culturally and socially dynamic event as well as one of great religious significance (Source: ITREM, tourist board of the Region of Murcia) When Pope John Paul II granted a Holy Jubilee Year..

The Museo de Música Étnica y Colección Carlos Blanco Fadol in Barranda The man responsible for this amazing place is a remarkable man by the name of Carlos Blanco Fadol. There are many accomplished musicians throughout..

Celtic music from the Basque country at the Ethnic Music Museum in Barranda The 2025 “Conciertos Sentidos” series of free musical events at the Museum of Ethnic Music in the Caravaca village of Barranda continues on Sunday..

Spanish original, but gives an interesting perspective of the Cueva Negra in Caravaca de la Cruz!

A picturesque rural retreat, a popular rural tourism destination and a wealth of history shared with Caravaca The village of Archivel lies in the municipality of Caravaca de la Cruz between Barranda (also in Caravaca) and..

Hiking, kayaking, birdwatching and the simple joy of the countryside in Caravaca, Cehegín and Calasparra Source: ITREM The River Argos is far from being a major waterway but it is one of the natural jewels of the north..

Fabulous views from the highest point of the Caravaca countryside The Sierra de Mojantes mountain range includes the highest point in the municipality of Caravaca de la Cruz at 1,615 metres above sea level, and an area of..

Visit the remains of pre-Christian settlements in the countryside of Caravaca de la Cruz Many centuries before the advent of the True Cross in Caravaca and the construction of the sanctuary and castle, the Romans and Iberians..

The second event in this summer’s A La Luna de Barranda season features traditional Celtic music with Moorish and Jewish influences The annual “A La Luna de Barranda” season of free summer evening concerts is being held..

Archivel has evolved from a primitive human settlement 5,000 years ago to a popular rural tourist destination Humans settled in Archivel It is thought that the village was first given its current name some time in the late..

Astronomy and fine local produce at the historic church and ruined Roman sanctuary of La Encarnación  The special summer events in Caravaca de la Cruz continue on Saturday June 28 with a “Cata con Estrellas”, which..

The musical tradition of Murcia with influences from elsewhere in Europe at the Ethnic Music Museum in Barranda The 2025 “Conciertos Sentidos” series of free musical events at the Museum of Ethnic Music in the Caravaca..

Remains of buildings from up to 5,000 years ago in the coumtryside west of Caravaca The popular village of Archivel, a few kilometres west of the Holy City of Caravaca de la Cruz, is not only a favourite destination for rural..

The first event in this summer’s A La Luna de Barranda season features traditional songs from the Region of Murcia The annual “A La Luna de Barranda” season of free summer evening concerts is being held during the month..

The third event in this summer’s A La Luna de Barranda season features an alchemy of musical styles! The annual “A La Luna de Barranda” season of free summer evening concerts is being held during the month of August..

Ulea and Abanilla are also added to the itinerary as places where fragments of the True Cross are venerated As preparations continue for the Holy Jubilee Year in Caravaca de la Cruz in 2024 it has been announced that a new..

A 78-kilometre hiking and cycling route full of beautiful scenery and cultural and historical significance The Vía Verde del Noroeste (the Greenway of the North-west) is one of the most important ecological routes in the..

A popular rural tourism destination with a prestigious musical museum on the high ground of north-western Murcia Barranda is a small village in the high ground of north-western Murcia on the RM-730 road between Caravaca de..